seminars + demonstrations

Attendees of the Mid-America Restaurant Expo have full access to our dynamic exhibit hall, where more than 350 booths and displays will be showcasing their equipment and sharing their edibles. But for no extra charge, they also have full access to an incredible lineup of 50+ educational and business-building seminars.

Expo programming will focus on the innovation, technology and trends transforming the food service industry.

Check back often…the 2020 lineup is being created right now and is still subject to change. Questions? Please contact Shoshanna Gross at sgross@ohiorestaurant.org or call (877) 265-7469.

Sunday, February 23, 2020

8:00 a.m.

Attendee Registration Opens

Hall B

8:30 a.m.

The Expo Café

Network with your peers over coffee prior to the show

B 131

9:00 a.m.

Pizza Pizzazz Competition

Competition Area

10:00 a.m.

Show Floor Opens

10:15 a.m.

Breaking Barriers: discussing the benefits of second chance training program

Brandon Chrostowski, Anthony Berin, and Jessica Levy

Tech & Trends Stage

10:15 a.m.

Making the Brand

Matt Fish, Founder and President, Melt Bar & Grilled

Innovation Stage

10:15 a.m.

Chef Shaun O'Neale

Season 7 Winner, Master Chef

Demo Stage

10:15 a.m.

ORA 101 - Learn the full value of an Ohio Restaurant Association Membership